Ecolab Inc. vs Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $285 (market cap $79.79B), while Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF trades at $104.9. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.03% dividend while Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF pays none, and Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ecolab Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | VYMI | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $79.79B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $105.05 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $82.92 |
Enterprise Value | $88.57B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.03% | — |
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Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
Read more on ECL →VYMI is an index-based ETF that provides exposure to non-U.S. companies across developed and emerging markets that are characterized by high dividend yields. It tracks the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index, offering a diversified, low-cost way to capture international income while serving as a tactical hedge against U.S. market concentration.
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